The Deposition, plate thirteen from Stations of the Cross c. 1748 - 1749

"The Deposition", a 1748 etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, is one of the 14 etchings that comprise his series, "Stations of the Cross." The etching depicts the moment when Christ is taken down from the cross, with his mother Mary and other figures mourning his death. This print, a masterpiece of 18th century Italian etching, displays Tiepolo’s expert use of line and shading. The artist's attention to detail is striking, particularly the emotional expressions and the subtle depiction of light. "The Deposition" serves as a powerful reminder of Christ’s sacrifice and the profound grief experienced by those who witnessed his death.